EP3822544B1 - Mounting device for an infrared heating system - Google Patents

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EP3822544B1
EP3822544B1 EP20207465.4A EP20207465A EP3822544B1 EP 3822544 B1 EP3822544 B1 EP 3822544B1 EP 20207465 A EP20207465 A EP 20207465A EP 3822544 B1 EP3822544 B1 EP 3822544B1
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B3/00—Ohmic-resistance heating
    • H05B3/02—Details
    • H05B3/06—Heater elements structurally combined with coupling elements or holders
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24D—DOMESTIC- OR SPACE-HEATING SYSTEMS, e.g. CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS; DOMESTIC HOT-WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; ELEMENTS OR COMPONENTS THEREFOR
    • F24D13/00—Electric heating systems
    • F24D13/02—Electric heating systems solely using resistance heating, e.g. underfloor heating
    • F24D13/022—Electric heating systems solely using resistance heating, e.g. underfloor heating resistances incorporated in construction elements
    • F24D13/024—Electric heating systems solely using resistance heating, e.g. underfloor heating resistances incorporated in construction elements in walls, floors, ceilings
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24D—DOMESTIC- OR SPACE-HEATING SYSTEMS, e.g. CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS; DOMESTIC HOT-WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; ELEMENTS OR COMPONENTS THEREFOR
    • F24D13/00—Electric heating systems
    • F24D13/02—Electric heating systems solely using resistance heating, e.g. underfloor heating
    • F24D13/022—Electric heating systems solely using resistance heating, e.g. underfloor heating resistances incorporated in construction elements
    • F24D13/028—Glass panels, e.g. mirrors, design radiators, etc.
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24D—DOMESTIC- OR SPACE-HEATING SYSTEMS, e.g. CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS; DOMESTIC HOT-WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; ELEMENTS OR COMPONENTS THEREFOR
    • F24D2200/00—Heat sources or energy sources
    • F24D2200/08—Electric heater
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02B—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO BUILDINGS, e.g. HOUSING, HOUSE APPLIANCES OR RELATED END-USER APPLICATIONS
    • Y02B30/00—Energy efficient heating, ventilation or air conditioning [HVAC]

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  • the invention is in the field of mounting devices for a heating panel such as an electric or infrared heating panel.
  • a heating panel such as an electric or infrared heating panel
  • the invention also relates to a heating system comprising the device and a heating panel, such as an electric or infrared heating panel.
  • the invention also relates to the use of the device and the heating system.
  • the invention also relates further to a method for mounting and/or dismounting a heating panel on/from a surface, such as a ceiling or wall.
  • An electric heating panel can be used for heating homes and offices.
  • Said electric heating panel typically consists of a heating panel in which a heating layer is incorporated that contains an electrically conductive material such as copper wire, carbon and/or conductive additives in a binder.
  • an electrically conductive material such as copper wire, carbon and/or conductive additives in a binder.
  • On applying a voltage to said layer it heats up. This may be combined with the emission of infrared radiation.
  • This infrared radiation is perceived by persons in the room as pleasant heat, with the consequence that even at a lower temperature of the room, subjectively a greater feeling of heat is created so that in general these electric panels are energy-efficient.
  • Various forms of heating panels are available on the market, consisting of glass, ceramics, aluminium, and other types of materials. Glass heating panels in particular are provided with safety glass, which can direct the dispersion of the heating such as infrared radiation to a limited extent. On the back, the heating panels are preferably well insulated so
  • a heating panel may inter alia be secured to a wall by means of a mounting bracket, or be suspended on a ceiling by means of cables. These mounting accessories ensure that there is a clear space between the heating panel and the wall or ceiling. Since in modern house building there is in particular a demand for a minimalist look, characterized by total integration of the heating panel, it is often chosen to fasten the heating panel directly to the wall or ceiling. However, the size and weight of a typical heating panel require the presence of at least two technicians to support the panel adequately during mounting. These technicians must often fasten the heating panels in a space with a limited view and freedom of movement. Therefore the mounting of heating panels may proceed particularly slowly and awkwardly. In addition, removal of these fully integrated panels may often be difficult or not even possible at all without damaging the wall or ceiling, for example for maintenance work or replacement of a defective panel.
  • a device that offers a solution to one or more of the aforementioned problems.
  • a device that allows easier, more user-friendly and/or quicker mounting or dismounting of a heating panel.
  • a device that makes it possible to mount a heating panel without making use of conventional fastening elements, without compromising stability and durability.
  • a device that allows all mounting components to be hidden from view almost completely, for total integration in a living space or work space.
  • a heating panel that looks good when it is integrated in a wall, preferably as inconspicuously as possible and that at the same time allows and ensures efficient heating of the space.
  • the present invention and the preferred embodiments thereof aim to offer a solution to one or more of the aforementioned drawbacks.
  • the present invention relates to a device according to claim 1 for mounting a panel, such as an electric or infrared heating panel, on a surface, such as a ceiling or wall.
  • the invention also relates to a heating system according to claim 8 comprising the device and the heating panel.
  • the invention also relates to the use of the device according to claim 14 and the use of the heating system according to claim 15.
  • the invention also further relates to a method for mounting and/or dismounting a panel on or from a surface, such as a ceiling or wall according to claims 12 and 13 respectively.
  • the device can allow a heating panel to be mounted on a surface with little if any damage to the panel and/or the fastening surface.
  • the device can hide the (mechanical) components of the underlying frames and/or fastening elements from view almost completely and thus provide total integration of the heating panel in or on the fastening surface.
  • the device can also allow the panel to be mounted and/or dismounted without making use of conventional fastening elements.
  • the mounting and/or dismounting of the panel can then proceed in an easier, more user-friendly and/or quicker manner.
  • the device can provide mounting and/or dismounting of the panel by just one person (e.g. a technician or electrician). The mounting and/or dismounting of the panel can then also proceed more safely and/or durably.
  • the device can be provided with failure protection, which can increase the safety of nearby persons (such as a technician or end user) and objects.
  • a device for mounting a, preferably electric, heating panel to a surface such as a wall or ceiling comprising: a panel frame that is fastened or fastenable to the heating panel, comprising at least two upright clamping springs fitted to both sides of the panel frame; and suspension frame that is fastened or fastenable to the surface; comprising at least one and preferably two suspension cables, which at a first end are anchored to the suspension frame and at a second end are provided with a means for suspending the panel frame, and provided with at least two clamping spring openings on both sides of the suspension frame with a diameter suitable for inserting a clamping spring; arranged in such a way that the panel frame can be click-coupled to the suspension frame by fixing the at least two clamping springs in the suspension frame through the clamping spring openings.
  • the clamping spring has an upright body provided with a compressible member projecting outwardly from the body of the clamping spring, which is compressible against or in the direction of the upright body of the clamping spring.
  • the outwardly projecting clamping spring member is set at an angle relative to the upright body of the clamping spring; preferably an angle from at least 1° to at most 45°, more preferably 3° to 30°, even more preferably 4° to 25°, even more preferably 5° to 20°, even more preferably 9° to 15°, for example 11°.
  • the suspension frame is provided with at least two decoupling openings on both sides of the suspension frame, arranged in such a way that the clamping springs can be decoupled through the decoupling openings; preferably provided on an outer frame wall of the suspension frame.
  • the panel frame comprises a laterally projecting suspension plate on which the suspension cable can be fastened, preferably repeatedly; preferably wherein the suspension plate is provided on an inner frame wall of the panel frame.
  • the second end of the suspension cable is provided with a fastening clip, hook, eye or clasp.
  • the suspension frame comprises a supporting or bearing plate against which the panel frame is placed; preferably wherein the supporting or bearing plate is provided on a bottom frame wall of the suspension frame.
  • a further aspect of the invention relates to a heating system comprising: a device according to one or more embodiments as described herein, a heating panel, preferably an electric heating panel, preferably an infrared heating panel, and optionally a power supply for powering the heating panel and/or a control element for switching on the heating panel.
  • a heating panel preferably an electric heating panel, preferably an infrared heating panel, and optionally a power supply for powering the heating panel and/or a control element for switching on the heating panel.
  • a further aspect of the invention relates to a, preferably electric, heating panel comprising a glass plate with a front and an opposite back wherein the back comprises a coat of paint, a layer with metal strips, and an electric heating layer, wherein the electric heating layer contains a binder with one or more conductive additives distributed therein.
  • the glass of the glass plate has a composition wherein the amount of iron (expressed in the form of Fe 2 O 3 ) is not greater than 0.03 wt.% relative to the total weight of the glass and an amount of copper of not more than 0.15%, wherein the percentage by weight (wt.%) is expressed relative to the total weight of the glass, and/or wherein the energy transmission measured for a thickness of the glass of 3.85 mm according to ISO9050 and a wavelength range between 300 and 2500 nm, is at least 90%.
  • the binder of the heating layer is a non-conductive polymer and/or the metal strips are copper strips, and/or the conductive additives are selected from the group consisting of graphite, carbon black and a combination of the two, and/or the glass has a composition containing 60-78% SiO 2 , 0-10% Al 2 O 3 , 0-5% B 2 O 3 , 0-15% CaO, 0-10% MgO, 5-20% Na 2 O, 0-10% K 2 O and 0-5% BaO wherein the percentage by weight (wt.%) is expressed relative to the total weight of the glass.
  • a further aspect of the invention relates to a method for mounting a, preferably electric, heating panel with a device according to one or more embodiments as described herein, the method comprising the steps:
  • a further aspect of the invention relates to a method for dismounting a, preferably electric, heating panel from a device according to one or more embodiments as described herein, the method comprising the steps:
  • a further aspect of the invention relates to a use of the device according to one or more embodiments as described herein for mounting and/or dismounting a, preferably electric, heating panel on or from a surface, such as a wall or ceiling.
  • a further aspect of the invention relates to a use of the electric heating system according to one or more embodiments as described herein for heating a space and/or object.
  • 10 - device 10 - device; 50 - heating panel; 70- power supply; 100 - panel frame; 150 - clamping spring; 155 - clamping spring member; 160 - suspension plate; 200 - suspension frame; 230 - supporting plate; 250 - suspension cable; 260 - suspending means; 270 - suspension cable anchorage.
  • One aspect of the invention relates to a device for mounting a heating panel to a surface such as a wall or ceiling, the device comprising: a panel frame that is fastened or fastenable to the heating panel, the panel frame comprising at least two upright clamping springs fitted to both sides of the panel frame; and a suspension frame that is fastened or fastenable to a ceiling or wall, the suspension frame comprising at least one and preferably two suspension cables, which at a first end are anchored to the suspension frame and at a second end are provided with a means for suspending the panel frame, wherein the suspension frame is provided with at least two clamping spring openings with a diameter suitable for inserting a clamping spring; arranged in such a way that the panel frame can be click-coupled to the suspension frame by fixing the clamping springs in the suspension frame.
  • the device for mounting or fastening, or briefly mounting device, of a heating panel is thus a device with which a heating panel is or can be fastened to a surface, such as a ceiling or wall.
  • the fastening surface is preferably a flat surface.
  • the suspension frame can form a suspension point or frame on which the heating panel can be suspended or fastened.
  • the panel frame can form an enclosure or housing for the heating panel, so that the heating panel can be enclosed completely in the panel frame.
  • the panel frame can be fastened to the heating panel, typically the back of the heating panel.
  • the device can allow a heating panel to be mounted on a surface with little if any damage to the panel and/or the fastening surface.
  • the device can hide the (mechanical) components of the underlying frames and/or fastening elements from view almost completely and thus provide total integration of the heating panel in or on the fastening surface.
  • the device can also allow the panel to be mounted and/or dismounted without making use of conventional fastening elements. The mounting and/or dismounting of the panel can then proceed in an easier, more user-friendly and/or quicker manner.
  • the device can provide mounting and/or dismounting of the panel by just one person (e.g. a technician or electrician).
  • a frame or framework as used herein refers to a rigid structure that is suitable for supporting and/or suspending the panel.
  • the frame can be formed by a single curved frame profile. However, it is easier and more cost-effective to produce several frame profiles and then couple them together to form a frame.
  • the profiles can be coupled together by means of a coupling element, such as a strip or bracket.
  • the frame profiles are preferably arranged to give the frame an almost quadrangular shape, such as a square or rectangle. The term "almost" is then to be interpreted as that the structure in question is very close to the geometric shape in question, i.e., apart from any rounding, protrusions, coupling elements, grooves, slots, ribs, openings, connecting pieces, strengthening means, and the like. Reference is to be made to the figures for further explanation.
  • the frame as well as the frame profiles from which the frame is formed can have outer and inner walls.
  • the outer frame walls refer to the walls that delimit the outside of said frame.
  • the inner frame walls refer equivalently to the walls that delimit the inside of said frame.
  • the outer and inner walls will typically not be in direct contact with the heating panel and/or the fastening surface, but may determine the distance between the heating panel and/or the fastening surface.
  • the inner walls may also screen the internal (mechanical and/or electronic) components of the device. A person skilled in the art will understand that the dimensions of the inside walls can easily be adjusted to the necessary dimensions to house the internal components adequately.
  • the adjacent upper or lower side walls are defined independently of the orientation and placement of the frame, e.g. vertically to a side wall or horizontally to a ceiling.
  • the upper side walls of the suspension frame refer to the walls that are or will be in contact with the fastening surface.
  • the upper side walls of the panel frame refer to the walls that are or will be in contact with the lower side walls of the suspension frame.
  • the lower side walls of the suspension frame refer to the walls that are or will be in contact with the panel frame.
  • the lower side walls of the panel frame refer to the walls that are or will be in contact with the heating panel.
  • a frame profile may, depending on the desired configuration, have a wide or narrow wall, be hollow or solid, have a ribbed or smooth surface, have an aesthetic finish, and so on.
  • the advantages and disadvantages of the different configurations are presumed to be known by a person skilled in the art.
  • the profiles are typically manufactured from a rigid material. This may for example be aluminium. Aluminium has many advantages as a profile material, namely it is robust, durable and light at the same time. Other profile materials are, however, also suitable and the advantages or disadvantages are presumed to be known by a person skilled in the art.
  • the frame has a first dimension (for example in height or width) from at least 0.1 cm to at most 20.0 cm, for example from 1.0 cm to 15.0 cm, for example from 5.0 cm to 15.0 cm, for example of about 10.0 cm.
  • the frame has a second dimension (for example in length) from at least 0.1 m to at most 2.0 m, for example from 0.5 m to 1.5 m, for example from 0.8 m to 1.3 cm, for example from 0.9 cm to 1.1 m, for example of about 0.5 m.
  • a clamping spring or clampable spring is typically used for coupling components together and fixing them in the correct position.
  • the frame profile can be coupled repeatedly to the suspension frame by said clamping springs.
  • clamping spring is to be interpreted as being that at least one part of the body in question can be deformed, like a spring, and by returning to its original shape, the body in question can be clamped firmly.
  • the clamping spring can simplify the mounting and dismounting of the heating panel considerably and make it more user-friendly.
  • the clamping spring can make mounting and dismounting by only one technician possible.
  • the frame profile comprises four clamping springs, wherein two clamping springs are provided on both sides of the frame profile.
  • a clamping spring may consist of several components: in particular a clampable component, which is deformable, and a rigid component, which is not or is barely deformable.
  • the clampable component may be coupled to the suspension frame by clamping the clampable component in a component of the suspension frame, such as a frame profile.
  • the rigid component may be fastened to the frame profile, for example by screw-fixing the rigid component in a component of the frame profile, such as a frame profile.
  • a clamping spring may be more stiff or rigid, or more flexible and elastic. A person skilled in the art is presumed to understand how the choice of material can affect the resilience of a clamping spring.
  • the clamping spring may be or form a component of the panel frame, in particular of a frame profile of the panel frame.
  • the clamping spring, clamping profile and frame profile therefore form a single integrated whole.
  • the frame profile may for example be provided with a resilient component that performs the same function as the clamping spring.
  • the clamping spring and the frame profile form two separate components of the screening device, because this can ensure easier and cheaper production of the device.
  • certain components of the device are compatible or combinable.
  • the clamping spring is preferably an upright clamping spring.
  • the term "upright” is to be interpreted here as being that the body in question projects laterally from the object in question and preferably is almost at a right angle relative to the surface of the object in question. An exact right angle may simplify the mounting, but is not absolutely necessary.
  • the angle between the surface of the panel frame and the upright portion is preferably at least 45° to at most 135°, preferably 70° to 110°, more preferably 80° to 100°, even more preferably 85° to 95°, for example 89°, for example 90°, for example 91°.
  • the clamping spring may have an upright body, wherein at least one part of the body is upright.
  • the upright body may be curved, with an upright portion and a horizontal or flat portion.
  • the upright portion or body preferably contains the resilient component.
  • the upright portion may be connected or bonded with a horizontal portion, which preferably is fastened to the panel frame.
  • the fastening of the clamping spring to the panel frame may be permanent or non-permanent.
  • An example of permanent fastening is the use of a bonding means (e.g. glue) or a fastener (e.g. nail or screw).
  • An example of non-permanent fastening is for example clamping of at least one part of the clamping spring in the panel frame, for example a space or indentation provided in the panel frame in which the clamping spring can be inserted.
  • the clamping spring is preferably a compressible clamping spring.
  • compressible is to be interpreted here as that at least one part of the body in question can be deformed, like a spring, by exerting an inward pressing force, and that the deformed part will go back to its original shape on removing the pressing force applied.
  • a fully compressible clamping spring may simplify mounting, but is not absolutely necessary.
  • the resilience of the clamping spring may be adjusted depending on the application, for example the weight of the load, such as a larger heating panel.
  • the clamping spring may comprise a clampable member, i.e. a member projecting outwardly from the clamping spring body which is clampable in a component of the suspension frame.
  • the clamping spring may comprise a compressible member, i.e. a member projecting outwardly from the clamping spring body and is compressible against the body of the clamping spring.
  • the outwardly projecting clamping spring member is preferably set at an acute angle relative to the body of the upright clamping spring.
  • the angle between the body and the outwardly projecting member of the clamping spring is preferably at least 1° to at most 89°, preferably 2° to 45°, more preferably 3° to 30°, even more preferably 4° to 25°, even more preferably 5° to 20°, even more preferably 6° to 18°, even more preferably 7° to 17°, even more preferably 8° to 16°, even more preferably 9° to 15°, for example 10°, for example 11°, for example 12°, for example 13°.
  • the clamping spring can be clamped in the suspension frame, preferably in a space formed by a frame profile of the suspension frame, such as between two vertical walls of said frame profile.
  • the two vertical walls of frame profiles thereby form a space for receiving a clamping spring.
  • the two vertical walls preferably form an inner and an outer wall of the suspension frame.
  • partition walls may be provided for screening or housing the clamping spring.
  • the suspension frame and in particular the frame profile may be provided with clamping spring openings for fitting the clamping springs.
  • a clamping spring opening is preferably smaller than a clamping spring at rest, but larger than the clamping spring in a compressed state.
  • the clamping spring may for example be fitted in the suspension frame by compressing said clamping spring and passing it through the corresponding clamping spring opening.
  • the clamping spring may be pressed against the edges of the clamping spring opening, whereby said clamping spring is compressed, so that it can be moved through the clamping spring opening.
  • the clamping spring can expand and lock the panel frame.
  • the dimensions of the clamping spring are preferably adjusted to the space for receiving the clamping spring in the frame profile: in other words the clamping spring is preferably small enough to fit completely in the frame profile, but large enough to remain firmly clamped without moving to and fro.
  • the clamping spring opening is preferably provided on a bottom frame wall of the suspension frame, in particular a lower profile wall of a frame profile of the suspension frame. It then becomes possible to place and optionally press the panel frame against an underside of the suspension frame, so that the clamping spring is automatically compressed against the bottom frame wall of the suspension frame. At least as many clamping spring openings may be provided on the suspension frame as there are couplable clamping springs provided on the panel frame. Optionally, more clamping spring openings may be provided, so that the precise positioning of the panel frame relative to the suspension frame can still be adjusted during mounting.
  • the suspension frame comprises four clamping spring openings, wherein two clamping spring openings are provided on both sides of the suspension frame.
  • the suspension frame and in particular the frame profile may be provided with decoupling openings for the decoupling of coupled clamping springs.
  • the decoupling openings are arranged so that the clamping springs can be decoupled through the decoupling openings.
  • a decoupling opening may for example allow the clamping spring to be compressed or pressed with an elongated object, such as a rod or screwdriver, so that the clamping spring is decoupled from the suspension frame.
  • a decoupling opening is preferably smaller than a clamping spring, but larger than the size of the elongated object to be used.
  • the decoupling opening is preferably provided on an outer frame wall of the suspension frame, in particular an outer profile wall of a frame profile of the suspension frame. It thus becomes possible to decouple the panel frame from the suspension frame along a side of the device. In addition, access to the decoupling can be completely hidden from view by providing it on a back of the heating panel. At least as many decoupling openings may be provided on the suspension frame as there are coupled clamping springs present in the device. Optionally, more decoupling openings may be provided, so that the uncoupling of the panel frame after mounting can be carried out along different edges.
  • the suspension frame comprises four decoupling openings, wherein two decoupling openings are provided on both sides of the suspension frame.
  • a suspension cable can be used in order to suspend a component of the device (temporarily), in particular in order to suspend the panel frame (temporarily) on the suspension frame.
  • the suspension frame comprises two suspension cables, provided on both sides of the suspension frame.
  • the suspension cable can simplify the mounting and dismounting of the heating panel considerably and/or make it more user-friendly.
  • the suspension cable may make mounting and dismounting by only one technician possible.
  • one side of the panel frame may be suspended (temporarily) on the suspension frame, so that the technician is free to couple the opposite side of the panel frame on the suspension frame and optionally connect the power supply (e.g. power cables).
  • the suspension cable may form a failure protection when one side of the panel frame becomes detached, for example through failure or incorrect clamping of a clamping spring.
  • a failure of the heating panel may cause irreparable damage to the heating panel itself as well as to the environment, such as nearby persons or objects.
  • the presence of suspension cables may thus improve the safety and/or durability of the device, both during and after installation.
  • the suspension cable typically has two ends: in particular a first end for fastening to the suspension frame and a second end for fastening to the panel frame.
  • the panel frame preferably remains stably suspended, for example by providing a rigid cable.
  • a suspension cable may be more stiff or rigid, or more flexible and elastic. A person skilled in the art is presumed to understand how the choice of material can affect the rigidity of a suspension cable.
  • the suspension cable is preferably anchored at the first end to the suspension frame, for example by an anchoring element such as a nut and bolt.
  • the first end may for example have a loop, which is anchored by the anchoring element to a frame profile of the suspension frame and remains hinged.
  • the first end may have a fastening point, such as a thickening, which can be inserted in a fastening opening in the frame profile.
  • the suspension cable is preferably provided at the second end with a means for suspending the panel frame, i.e. a suspending means.
  • the suspending means preferably allows repeatable fastening of the suspension cable to the panel frame.
  • the panel frame preferably comprises a suspension point, to which the suspension cable of the suspension frame can be fastened repeatedly.
  • the second end may for example be provided with a loop, which may for example be hooked on a hook fastened to the panel frame.
  • the second end may for example be provided with a hook, which for example can be hooked on a hooking point fastened to the panel frame.
  • the suspension point is preferably provided at or on an inner frame wall of the panel frame, in particular an inner frame wall of a frame profile of the panel frame.
  • the second end may comprise a fastening clip, hook, eye and/or clasp, which is fastenable to the panel frame.
  • the second end comprises a, preferably closable, carabine hook.
  • the panel frame may comprise a suspension plate, on which the suspension cable can preferably be fastened repeatedly.
  • the suspension plate may comprise a laterally projecting hook-shaped or arched component, on which the suspension cable can be hooked repeatedly.
  • the suspension plate or at least the fastening point is preferably provided at or on an inner frame wall of the panel frame, in particular an inner profile wall of the panel frame.
  • a supporting plate may be used for supporting the panel frame during coupling to the suspension frame.
  • An example of a supporting plate is a bearing plate.
  • the supporting plate is preferably at least provided near or against a clamping spring or a clamping spring opening, so that it can be pressed against this point for clamping the clamping spring. The supporting plate may thus protect the suspension frame from damage through pushing or rubbing.
  • a hinge plate may be used for hinging the panel frame relative to the suspension frame.
  • the hinge plate is preferably provided on a side of the suspension frame. This side may then serve as hinge point for hinging the panel frame towards the suspension frame during mounting, or for hinging the panel frame away from the suspension frame during dismounting.
  • the hinge plate may comprise an insert plate, against which the panel frame can engage to limit and control the movement in a hinging direction.
  • the bearing plate is preferably provided on a lower profile wall of the suspension frame.
  • a further aspect of the invention relates to a heating system, the heating system comprising: a suspension system according to one or more embodiments as described herein, a heating panel and optionally a power supply for powering the heating panel and/or a control element for switching on the heating panel.
  • the heating panel is connected electrically to the power supply.
  • the control element may be an electrical control element.
  • a typical heating panel consists of a panel in which a heating layer is incorporated that contains an electrically conductive material such as carbon and/or conductive additives in a binder.
  • the layer can be heated by applying a voltage to said layer.
  • the heating may also be combined with emission of infrared radiation; in this case the heating plate forms an infrared radiation plate.
  • the side towards which the infrared rays will be emitted may be provided with a conducting material, which can direct the dispersion of the infrared rays.
  • the present device is not limited to a particular type of heating panel, but may be freely used for mounting and/or dismounting for various types of mountable heating panels.
  • the device may in principle be freely adapted to the required dimensions and load of the desired type of heating panel.
  • the heating panel is preferably a glass heating panel.
  • the glass heating panel may comprise a glass plate on a front and optionally on an opposite back.
  • the back may comprise a coat of paint, which is preferably baked into the glass plate.
  • the coat of paint may comprise a layer with metal strips, preferably a layer of copper strips.
  • the coat of paint may comprise an electric heating layer.
  • the electric heating layer may comprise a binder with one or more conductive additives distributed therein, such as graphite and/or carbon black.
  • the glass plate preferably consists of conductive glass, such as used in the manufacture of solar panels.
  • the glass may have a composition such that the amount of iron (expressed in the form of Fe 2 O 3 ) is not greater than 0.03 wt.% relative to the total weight of the glass and an amount of copper of not more than 0.15 wt.% relative to the total weight of the glass.
  • the glass preferably has a composition containing: 60-78% SiO 2 , 0-10% Al 2 O 3 , 0-5% B 2 O 3 , 0-15% CaO, 0-10% MgO, 5-20% Na 2 O, 0-10% K 2 O and 0-5% BaO, wherein the percentages by weight are expressed relative to the total weight of the glass.
  • the glass has a composition containing 60-78% SiO 2 , 0-10% Al 2 O 3 , 0-5% B 2 O 3 , 0-15% CaO, 0-10% MgO, 5-20% Na 2 O, 0-10% K 2 O and 0-5% BaO, 0.002-0.03% iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) and copper in an amount from 0.001 to 0.15%, wherein the percentages by weight are expressed relative to the total weight of the glass.
  • the energy transmission of the glass measured for a thickness of the glass of 3.85 mm according to ISO9050 and a wavelength range between 300 and 2500 nm is preferably at least 90%, even more preferably at least 91%.
  • An example of glass plate suitable for use in the present heating panel is for example described in WO 2013/150053 . This publication also describes a method for making the glass plate.
  • the glass plate may be provided with a coat of paint on the back, preferably a coat of white paint and this coat of paint can be baked into the glass by a technique familiar to a person skilled in the art.
  • This coat of paint will in general comprise a binder with colour pigments distributed therein, preferably a white pigment.
  • the binder for use in the coat of paint is preferably a non-conductive binder such as a non-conductive polymer or an inorganic binder. Binders for use in the coat of paint are for example those that may also be used in the heating layer, and which are described hereunder.
  • the heating layer may comprise a binder with one or more conductive additives distributed therein such as graphite and/or carbon black.
  • the heating layer comprises both graphite and carbon black and the electric heating layer is free from or substantially free from electrically conductive carbon fibres and/or carbon nanotubes.
  • the electric heating layer contains a non-conductive binder, conductive carbon fibres and/or nanotubes optionally in combination with graphite and/or carbon black. Electric heating layers according to the last-mentioned embodiment are generally more difficult to produce reproducibly so that an embodiment in which only or especially carbon black and/or graphite are used as conductive additives is preferred.
  • Non-conductive binders that may be used are not especially limited and comprise thermoplastic polymers, elastomers, reactive resins.
  • polymers that may be used as binder are: polyolefins, polyamides, poly(meth)acrylates, fluoropolymers, polyesters, polyimides, polyacetals and vinyl polymers.
  • elastomers that may be used as binder are: natural resins, isoprene rubber, butadiene rubber, silicone elastomers and polyurethanes.
  • Usable inorganic binders may comprise a mineral, which when mixed with water can be processed into a paste, which can then harden.
  • Usable inorganic binders are preferably non-conductive and may comprise among other things: cement, lime, gypsum, water glass, etc. Examples of suitable electric heating layers are described in WO 2018/078087 .
  • the thickness of the electric heating layer is usually between 40 and 200 ⁇ m, preferably between 50 and 100 ⁇ m.
  • the glass heating panel may comprise metal strips, which are preferably applied on the coat of paint, and on top of which the electric heating layer is then applied.
  • the metal strips preferably consist of copper.
  • two metal strips are applied with a certain distance between them. This distance may be selected over a wide range.
  • the distance between the strips may be up to 2 m, or up to 1 m, or between 50 and 80 cm. In a preferred embodiment the distance between the strips is between 55 cm and 75 cm.
  • the strips may be applied in the longitudinal or transverse direction of the glass plate, on opposite edges of the glass plate. However, other configurations are not excluded. By applying a voltage between two metal strips, the electric heating layer may heat up and generally also radiate infrared radiation.
  • the glass heating panel may optionally comprise further layers, such as a black (non-conductive) coat of paint over the heating layer.
  • the top layer may be an aesthetic layer, for fully integrating the heating panel in the surroundings.
  • the invention relates to a method for mounting a heating panel with a device according to one or more embodiments as described herein, the method comprising the steps:
  • the fastening of the suspension cable in step (c) preferably comprises an attachment, suspension, hooking-in or attaching a fastening element, such as a fastening clip, hook, eye or clasp.
  • Coupling of the panel frame to the suspension frame in step (d) and/or step (e) preferably comprises compressing or pressing-in a clamping spring for clamping in the suspension frame.
  • the clamping spring may be compressed beforehand and passed through a clamping spring opening provided in the suspension frame, after which it can expand in the suspension frame and fix the panel frame.
  • the clamping spring may be expanded and pressed against an edge of a clamping spring opening provided in the suspension frame, so that the clamping spring will be pressed in automatically and once it is past the edge of the clamping spring opening it will expand in the suspension frame and fix the panel frame.
  • the invention relates to a method for dismounting a heating panel of a device according to one or more embodiments as described herein, wherein the heating panel is fastened to a panel frame and the panel frame is coupled to a suspension frame, the method comprising the steps:
  • the decoupling of the panel frame from the suspension frame in step (A) and/or step (C) preferably comprises compressing or pressing-in a clamping spring that is clamped by the suspension frame.
  • the clamping spring may be compressed through a decoupling opening provided in the suspension frame, so that it can be passed through the clamping spring opening.
  • the releasing of the suspension cable in step (D) preferably comprises releasing or unhooking a fastening element fastened to a fastening point of the panel frame.
  • the invention relates to a use of a device for mounting and/or dismounting a heating panel on or from a surface, such as a wall or ceiling.
  • the invention relates to a use of a heating system for heating a space and/or object.
  • Example 1 Infrared heating system
  • the device (10) comprises a panel frame (100) that is coupled to a suspension frame (200).
  • the heating panel (50) is fastened to the panel frame (100).
  • the upper side of the device (10) is the side that can be fastened to a surface, such as a wall or ceiling.
  • the device (10) and heating panel (50) together form an infrared heating system.
  • the heating panel (50) is connected electrically to a power supply, comprising a plug, a wire connector and a grommet for the power cable.
  • a power supply comprising a plug, a wire connector and a grommet for the power cable.
  • Fig.1A is a schematic top view of a device (10) according to a first preferred embodiment for mounting an infrared heating panel (50).
  • Fig. 1B shows the same device (10) in side view, Fig. 2A in a perspective top view and Fig. 2B in a perspective bottom view.
  • the heating panel (50) is of square shape.
  • Fig. 3A is a schematic top view of a device (10) according to a second preferred embodiment for mounting an infrared heating panel (50).
  • Fig. 3B shows the same device (10) in side view.
  • Fig. 4A and Fig. 4B are a perspective top view of the same device (10), wherein in Fig. 4A the panel frame (100) is fully coupled to the suspension frame (200) and in Fig. 4B the panel frame (100) is partly disconnected from the suspension frame (200).
  • Fig. 4C is a perspective bottom view of the same device (10).
  • the heating panel (50) is of rectangular shape.
  • the panel frame (100) comprises four upright clamping springs (150), of which two clamping springs (150) are applied to a first side of the panel frame (100) and two clamping springs (150) are applied to a second, opposite side of the panel frame (100); the four clamping springs are fitted to both sides of the panel frame (100).
  • FIG. 5A A detail of a clamping spring in side view is shown in Fig. 5A .
  • the clamping spring (150) has a resilient member that projects outwardly from the body of the clamping spring (150); the clamping spring (150) has a resilient, outwardly projecting member (155).
  • the projecting member is at an angle of about 11° relative to the upright body of the clamping spring (150).
  • the outwardly projecting member (155) may be compressed against the body of the clamping spring (150).
  • Fig. 5B shows how the clamping spring (150) can be passed in through a clamping spring opening so that it can be clamped in the suspension frame (200), in particular in a frame profile of the suspension frame (200).
  • the clamping spring opening is provided on a lower profile wall of the suspension frame (200).
  • Each clamping spring illustrated in Fig. 1A is introduced similarly through a clamping spring opening.
  • Fig. 5B shows further that the suspension frame (200) is provided with a decoupling opening via which the clamping spring (150) can be decoupled, for example by a rod or screwdriver.
  • the resilient outwardly projecting member (155) can be compressed through the decoupling opening so that the clamping spring (150) passes back through the clamping spring opening.
  • the suspension frame (200) comprises two suspension cables (not shown in the figure), which are anchored at a first end to the suspension frame (200) by means of a suspension cable anchorage (270).
  • the suspension cable anchorage comprises a bolt that has been passed through an eye or loop at the first end and is fixed by a nut to a frame profile of the suspension frame (200).
  • the suspension cables further comprise, at a second end, a suspending means (260) that is fastened to a suspension point (260) provided on the panel frame (100).
  • a suspending means (260) comprises a fastening clip (260) which can be hooked on a suspension plate (260).
  • Fig. 6A shows how a suspension frame (200) is fastened to a ceiling with at least two screws.
  • a suspension cable (250) is fastened to a first side of the panel frame (100) so that the panel frame (100) can be suspended on the suspension frame (200).
  • a carabine clip provided at one end of the suspension cable (250) is then fastened to a laterally projecting suspension plate (160) provided on an inner frame wall of the panel frame (100).
  • FIG. 6C shows the coupling of a second, opposite side of the panel frame (100) to the suspension frame (200) by clamping a second, opposite clamping spring (150b) in the suspension frame (200).
  • the clamping spring is pressed against an edge of a clamping spring opening provided in the suspension frame (200), and once in the suspension frame (200) it will expand back and fix panel frame (100).
  • Fig. 6D shows the coupling of the first side of the panel frame (100) on the suspension frame (200) by clamping the first clamping spring (150a) in the suspension frame (200).
  • the panel frame (100) is thus coupled to the suspension frame (200) with all components contained inside the suspension frame (200).
  • Fig. 7A shows the decoupling of a first side of the panel frame (100) of the suspension frame (200) by unclamping a first clamping spring (150a) from the suspension frame (200). Unclamping is effected by pressing-in the clamping spring (150) that is clamped by suspension frame (200) through a decoupling opening provided in the suspension frame (200).
  • Fig. 7B a first side of the panel frame (100) is lowered so that the suspension cable (250a) provided between the panel frame (100) and the suspension frame (200) can serve for suspending the panel frame (100).
  • Fig. 7A shows the decoupling of a first side of the panel frame (100) of the suspension frame (200) by unclamping a first clamping spring (150a) from the suspension frame (200). Unclamping is effected by pressing-in the clamping spring (150) that is clamped by suspension frame (200) through a decoupling opening provided in the suspension frame (200).
  • Fig. 7B
  • FIG. 7C shows the decoupling of a second, opposite side of the panel frame (100) of the suspension frame (200) by unclamping a second, opposite clamping spring (150b) from the suspension frame (200). Unclamping is also carried out by pressing-in the clamping spring (150) that is clamped by the suspension frame (200) through a decoupling opening provided on a side of the suspension frame (200).
  • Fig. 7D the second side of the panel frame (100) is lowered and the suspension cable (250) is undone from the first side of the panel frame (100). The panel frame (100) is thus disconnected from the suspension frame (200) and the heating panel fastened to the panel frame (100) can then be detached.

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